Update: Barton County Shooting Suspect Charged

Shawn Hoag 

A man is charged in Barton County, Missouri for allegedly breaking into a home, assaulting one person and shooting another. Authorities say the suspect then fled. It happened on August 4th near Burgess. 

The Liberal Police Chief responded to the area and spotted a 30-year-old man with injuries. The suspect resisted arrest and began to fight the Police Chief. 

Crawford County Kansas Deputies arrived and helped the Chief take the man into custody. Investigators went to two separate homes the suspect allegedly entered. 

A 60-year-old woman at one of the homes had two gunshot wounds. She was flown to the hospital and was reported in stable condition. Charges were filed on August 7th. 

Shawn Hoag is charged with first degree burglary, first degree assault, first degree armed criminal action, and first degree property damage.

Hoag's bond is set at $250,000.00 cash or surety by Judge James Nichols.